China Trademark Registration

Plan and file trademark protection for Mainland China, including combined or separate filings and related copyright, refusal-review and non-use cancellation services.
Trademark
Mainland Strategy

First-to-File Protection

China generally follows a first-to-file approach. Early registration can help secure the brand elements used to distribute and sell your products in Mainland China.

  • Combined vs. Separate Filings
  • Refusal Review
  • Trademark & Copyright Strategy
  • Three-Year Non-Use Cancellation

Integrated Registration vs. Separation Registration

Registration Method
Integrated
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English
Chinese
Bilingual
Integrated Type (1 application putting logo, English, and Chinese together)
Yes
No
No
No
No
Separation Between Words & Logo (2 applications: logo separate from text part)
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Independent Element Type (3 applications: Logo, English, and Chinese separated)
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Mixed Type (4 applications in parallel with all above methods)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
The Taiwan site lists China trademark programs from NTD 8,000. Final scope and fees should be confirmed before filing.
Advanced Services

Comprehensive China IP Solutions

Trademark & Copyright

Logos can be protected simultaneously under trademark and copyright law. Device designs gain broader protection across goods not explicitly registered for, maximizing your defense.

Refusal Review

If an application is refused, a review request may be available. The filing deadline and evidence requirements should be confirmed immediately after receipt of the decision.

Non-Use Cancellation

Tackle application barriers and cyber squatting. Revoke maliciously registered trademarks that haven't been used for 3 consecutive years. Less costly than assignments or negotiation.

Take Action

Don't lose your brand in China.

Contact our dedicated Mainland China IP team to discuss your registration strategy, retrials, or customs recordal before competitors file first.

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